It’s time for your summer breakthrough with UW–Madison’s Transfer Scholars Summer Award!
How much is the Summer award?
Is there anything I need to do to accept the award?
When can I enroll in Summer Term?
Can I use my award for a different semester?
Are international students eligible for the award?
Where do I learn about other scholarship and financial aid opportunities?
Who do I contact for more information about the Summer Transfer Scholars Award?
Undergraduate spring 2025 transfer students who enroll in Summer Term 2025 are eligible to automatically receive an award. All spring 2025 transfer students are eligible to receive the award, but must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. In a 2015 survey, your peers said they were interested in taking advantage of Summer Term but weren’t able to enroll because they lacked funds for tuition. We introduced the UW–Madison Transfer Scholars Summer Award as part of our commitment to helping students reduce their time to degree and debt burden.
Please note Spring 2025 transfer students are not eligible to also receive the Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study in addition to the Transfer Scholars Award.
Summer Term is fortunate to be able to provide undergraduate scholarships for summer study. These are need-based awards given to high-achieving undergraduate students seeking financial support to attend Summer Term at UW–Madison.
Scholarship availability and amounts are subject to vary, though typically awards range from $500-1,000. Please note that if you apply for both the Summer Finish and the Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study you are not able to receive both awards. If selected, you will only receive one of the awards.
Summer Transfer Employment Program
Designed for Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 transfer students, the Summer Transfer Employment Program (STEP) provides an opportunity for transfer students to strengthen their UW–Madison connections while working on campus this summer. STEP applicants have guaranteed part-time employment opportunities with employers such as the Unions, UW Athletics, DoIT and more.
Top reasons to attend Summer Term
The summer classroom: an archaeological dig, Bascom Hill or your living room. No matter what format, you get an outstanding UW–Madison experience.
It’s actually less expensive to complete your degree in four years with two Summer Terms, rather than taking a fifth year. Scholarships are available to help with any unanticipated costs.
Lighten your load now and have more time for internships or other opportunities down the line.
Push yourself in a challenging class or get a jump on one of our most in-demand courses.
We’ve got you covered: No apartment? No job? No problem! Housing and employment are available on campus in the summer.